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Macrotyloma axillare and M. uniflorum: descriptor analysis, anthocyanin indexes, and potential uses

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The purpose of this study was to characterize and identify potential new uses for perennial horsegram (Macrotyloma axillare) and horsegram (M. uniflorum) germplasm in the USDA, ARS collection. Seven morphological and yield parameters were studied in 11 M. axillare and 32 M. uniflorum accessions. A wide variation was found in stem branching, foliage, plant height, seed number, and seed weight. Leaf anthocyanin indexes were significantly higher than control flowers from PI 345729. Phytochemical traits exist in both species for potential use as nutraceuticals, forage, and food for humans.

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Morris, J.B. Macrotyloma axillare and M. uniflorum: descriptor analysis, anthocyanin indexes, and potential uses . Genet Resour Crop Evol 55, 5–8 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-007-9298-2

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